Modern Furniture
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm.
Colours: clear and matt whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Polifemo - Sculptural Sconce Dimmable in Aged Brass Onyx Mongoy Wood LED light
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
We designed Polifemo to be a small sculptural piece intended to softly illuminate and emphasize corners of a home or any space that needs gentle ambient lighting.
The piece's name r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pendant Lamp in Grey Glass and Brushed Brass, Arc Well by Allied Maker, USA
By Allied Maker
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Arc Well pendant lamp by New York-based lighting studio Allied Maker is a focused study in contemporary lighting design and technical craftsmanship.
Handcrafted in the USA, it p...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Conservatory Sun Lounger in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushion
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Customizable Electric Reclining Sofa For Home Cinemas In High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Chaise Sossego in solid Brazilian wood and natural straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chaise Sossego was created to offer moments of rest with elegance and authenticity. With its organic design and construction entirely in solid wood, it combines smooth, flowing l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Conservatory Outdoor Dining Table in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Small Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top & Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a beetroot powder-coated steel frame and a burgundy coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Pin Up Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used facing up or down.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Black
Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$315 Sale Price
10% Off
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Hand-Carved Legs in Chocolate Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest column...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handcrafted Sawtooth Dining Chair
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Solid English Ash 'Sawtooth' dining chair with a radical and robust signature design by James Torble.
As dining chairs are typically viewed from behind - these have a magnificent saw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
$2,181 / item
Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired by brutalism, and Joseph Albers studies on the interactions of colors.
The entire process of creating this wall hanging...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Set of Three Large-Scale Framed Botanical Specimens
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking tribute to the art of botanical collecting, this set of three large-scale framed specimens captures nature at its most graphic and refined. Each plant—an Ostrich Fern, a B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Burl
$2,962 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Conservatory Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushions
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hugs Sculptural Small Sofa In Deep Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$6,900 / item
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble
Size: 182.5 x 72.5 x 40.5 cm. - 71.86 x 28.5 x 15.9 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch minimalism, this “M1” coffee table was designed by Hank Kwint and produced by Metaform in the Netherlands during the 1980s. Known for their elegant use of ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Stripped Throw Pillows , Tan / Blue 14”x20"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Classic blue stripe pattern against a soft cream backdrop.
Perfect for layering on a sofa, armchair, or bed , a subtle yet striking addition to traditional, transitional, or modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Willow 19, Blown Glass with Metal Dome Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere.
Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large American Studio Pottery Iris Motif Vase, Style of Newcomb College, Signed
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large American Studio Pottery Vase with Iris Motif, in the Style of Newcomb College, Signed, Late 20th Century
A striking and masterfully crafted American studio pottery vase, boldl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry Leather/ Ruby Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Leather
71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Small Customizable Study Desks / Console Table with Drawer
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This pair of small study desks are made with a beetroot powder-coated steel frame and a burgundy coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han.
Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
$15,000 / item
Modern Flock Sofa in Kvadrat Gentle 2 fabric Width 210 cm by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating,...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, & Moss Agate Table Box, Vermeil Hinge, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, and Moss Agate Table Box with Vermeil Hinge, Circa 1970s
A refined and sculptural Italian table box dating to the 1970s, expertly composed of thr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Silver
Contemporary Upholstered Bench Offered With Ebony Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is as great to look at as it is to sit on. Always eye pleasing with contrast cording, chocolate brown leather straps and ebony wood finish. As comfortable in a den as it...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Mid-20th C.
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Circa Mid-20th Century, 2 pieces: the vase and the exceptional carved hardwood stand.
A striking and masterfully pa...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Ivy Branch Floor Lamp by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the beauty of climbing vines inside with our Ivy Branch Floor Lamp.
Sculptural and unconventional, this piece bends organically as it reaches up toward the sun. The warm and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,000 / item
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head"
Bruno Cassinari
Italy, 1970
Bronze Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base
Limited Edition 13/28
Excellent Condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Daisy stone green set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
These stone green decorative pillows are ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with top quality cotton velvet.
Each piece is uniq...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Modern Lounge Flock Sofa in Boucle Fabric Width 240 cm by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating,...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Contemporary Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé
Contemporary Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
Oil, gesso, acrylic on canvas thin wood frame.
The art + design continuum of form, space, texture and color theory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,500
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ikea 'Stämning' Wall Light designed by Cecilia Johansson
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
1990's IKEA 'Stämning' wall lamp designed by Cecilia Johansson. Concave frosted glass main body with enameled white metal backing plate. Creates a warm diffused light. Cylindrical ch...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
47" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
6'3"x8'8" Steel Blue Wool Hand Knotted Boujaad Moroccan Berber Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Steel Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Boujaad Moroccan Berber Design Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,299 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,250 / set
Set of 8 Modern Chair Gropius CS1 in Matt Stain-Resistant Velvet Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wool, Bouclé, Acrylic, Ash, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Fa...
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone
Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
8'4"x9'10" Colorful Modern Stripe Design Ghazni Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Modern Stripe Design, Natural Dyes Thick and Plush, Ghazni Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,441 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Picasso Service Visage Noir Plate 1948
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible Pablo Picasso plate c1948. This is Plate E and is inscribed "Madoura", with the "d’Après Picasso", "Madoura" and "Made in France" stamps. Terre de faïence plate, painted i...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Chunky Miter Side Table in Aluminum by Mock Studio
By Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or burl wood, with all three versions constructed by connecting she...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / item
Walter Antonis TE41 Tubular Chrome Coffee Table for ’t Spectrum, 1974
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Antonis TE41 Tubular Chrome Coffee Table for ’t Spectrum, 1974
A standout of Dutch postwar design, the TE41 coffee table was created in 1974 by architect and designer Walter ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$17,500 / item
Kora Black White Handwoven Gently Textured Natural Yarn Large Cushion Cover
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Kora black pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully blended hand-spun yarns like silk, wool and organic cotton. The beauty of this pillow is ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$135 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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